Talent Acquisition Partner

Barton Associates Consulting Engineers; York (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Health & Wellness benefits

Competitive 401(k) matching & profit‑h

Work-life harmony

Job summary

Barton Associates is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting across its Pennsylvania offices. You will partner with senior leadership to prioritize staffing, engage qualified candidates, and guide hiring decisions in a fast-growing engineering environment.

This role combines strategy with hands-on execution, including direct sourcing, interview coordination, and offer negotiation. Senior-level candidates with strong industry relationships are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience including direct sourcing and engagement of passive candidates.
• Experience recruiting in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) is strongly preferred; MEP/technical roles valuable.
• Agency or search firm experience is a plus, with sourcing and relationship-building focus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to translate staffing needs into recruiting plans.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake through onboarding.
• Source and engage passive talent using professional networks and referrals.
• Build talent pipelines for specialized engineering and technical roles.
• Coordinate recruiting across offices and ensure a professional candidate experience.
• Guide candidate assessment and selection using job-related criteria.
• Provide market insight on talent availability and compensation.
• Represent Barton’s employee ownership culture and ESOP.
• Track metrics and continuously improve recruiting processes.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Direct sourcing

Candidate engagement

Interview coordination

Relationship-building

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Barton Associates is a premier, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with a storied history of providing innovative MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) design, structural engineering, and architectural lighting solutions. With 6 strategic office locations, we are committed to delivering excellence in the built environment.

We take immense pride in being an Employee-Owned Firm. Our success is literally shared by our team, a fact reflected in our culture and our numerous accolades:

• Best Places to Work in PA (Multi-year recipient)
• PSMJ Circle of Excellence * Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top Design Firm rankings

At Barton, we don’t just build systems; we build careers where every employee has a stake in the outcome.

Barton Associates is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting across our offices and help build the talent pipelines that support our growth. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this individual will partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand staffing priorities, engage qualified candidates, and guide hiring decisions.

This role combines recruiting strategy with hands‑on execution, including direct sourcing, candidate assessment, interview coordination, and offer negotiation. We welcome senior-level candidates who bring extensive recruiting experience, strong industry relationships, and the ability to advise leadership on complex hiring needs. Title and scope may reflect the selected candidate’s experience.

* This role can be based in any of our Pennsylvania locations (Philadelphia, York, State College or Pittsburgh) *

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and hiring managers. Translate business priorities and staffing needs into focused recruiting plans with clear candidate requirements, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting. Lead the process from intake meetings and job description development through sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and the transition to onboarding.
• Source and engage passive talent. Use LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, employee referrals, industry associations, and targeted outreach to connect with qualified professionals.
• Build lasting talent pipelines. Develop relationships with candidates for current openings and future needs, particularly for specialized engineering, design, and technical positions.
• Coordinate recruiting across offices. Serve as a central recruiting resource, providing consistent communication, timely follow-up, and a professional candidate experience.
• Guide candidate assessment and selection. Help hiring teams evaluate relevant experience, technical qualifications, and alignment with role expectations using consistent, job-related criteria.
• Provide market insight. Advise HR and hiring leaders on talent availability, compensation expectations, competitive conditions, and opportunities to strengthen recruiting results.
• Represent Barton’s employee ownership culture. Clearly communicate our work, career opportunities, collaborative environment, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Track results and improve the process. Maintain accurate applicant records and report on pipeline activity, candidate engagement, time to fill, offer acceptance, and sourcing effectiveness.

Requirements

• Five or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including direct sourcing and engagement of passive candidates. Candidates with substantial senior-level experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience recruiting in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) is strongly preferred; experience with MEP consulting engineering or related technical roles is particularly valuable.
• Recruiting agency or search firm experience is preferred, ideally including at least two years of targeted sourcing and relationship development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches, balance competing priorities, and maintain momentum on difficult-to-fill positions.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and other sourcing tools.
• Ability to build credibility with senior leaders, advise hiring managers, and turn market information into practical recruiting decisions.
• Strong interviewing, written communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a collaborative approach to working with candidates and colleagues.

What We Offer

Barton Associates is dedicated to the well‑being and financial security of our employee‑owners. We provide a top‑tier benefits package that consistently ranks among the best in the industry:

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build long‑term wealth through our firm’s success.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) matching and profit‑sharing opportunities.
• Work-Life Harmony: A professional yet flexible environment that respects your time.